Jamaican · drink
Sorrel Drink
Sorrel Drink reads sweetness 6.6, warm spice 4.9 and citrus 4.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Jamaican drink, about 3 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 5.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 1.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.6 · Warm Spice 4.9 · Citrus 4.8 · Floral 3.7 · Fruity 3.5 · Herbaceous 3.1 · Earthy 1.8 · Richness 1.7 · Bitterness 1.4 · Sourness 0.7 · Nutty 0.7 · Umami 0.6
What's in it (9)
- 2 cups dried sorrel (hibiscus) petals
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 6 cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 6 allspice berries
- peel of 1 orange
- 1 cup sugar
- 8 cups water
- 2 oz white rum (optional)
Time & effort: about 3 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 102.2 kcal, 2.5 g protein, 2.2 g fat, 24.9 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Steep dried sorrel petals with ginger, cloves, cinnamon, allspice, and orange peel in boiling water for several hours or overnight until the liquid turns deep crimson.
- Strain, sweeten to taste with sugar, and chill thoroughly.
- Serve over ice, optionally spiked with white rum.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Kompot (Fruit Drink) — Polish
- Glögg — Scandinavian
- Zobo Drink (Hibiscus Punch) — Nigerian
- Mauby — Barbadian
- Candied Sweet Potatoes A La Orange — American
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.